Pairing Basics

For some, the rules are simple: red wine with
beef, white wine with chicken. While this wine-choosing thought may
provide a greater probability of success, the basic rule is even simpler
yet.

Wine’s primary purpose is to "complement" your food, to punctuate,
and amplify it. Everyone understands that certain combinations taste
great together—like peanut butter and chocolate—and others clash
terribly, like drinking lemonade after you brush your teeth. So the only
true rule of pairing is to find the wine that harmonizes with your
food, taking it to new heights. And, above all, Ray Wright's guiding
rule is always "The best wine is the one you love the most, regardless
of the variety or cost."